Composition Skills Test

The Compositions Skills Test (CST) gauges a student's ability in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. To become a major in the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications, a student must pass the CST with a score of 70 percent (or 35 out of 50 questions) or greater.

Students can sign up for a CST time in Kedzie 105 at least 24 hours before the test time. You may change your test time provided you give 24 hours notice and there is room available in the time slot you are wanting. You must have a K-State ID to take the test.

The test dates/times are as follows: (subject to change)

Spring 2018

January 22, 2018 2:30 – 3:20

January 23, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

January 24, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

January 25, 2018 4:30 – 5:20

January 26, 2018 10:00 – 10:50

February 26, 2018 2:30 – 3:20

February 27, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

February 28, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

March 1, 2018 4:30 – 5:20

March 2, 2018 10:00 – 10:50

March 12, 2018 2:30 – 3:20

March 13, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

March 14, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

March 15, 2018 4:30 – 5:20

March 16, 2018 10:00 – 10:50

April 2, 2018 2:30 – 3:20

April 3, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

April 4, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

April 5, 2018 4:30 – 5:20

April 6, 2018 10:00 – 10:50

April 16, 2018 2:30 – 3:20

April 17, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

April 18, 2018 11:30 – 12:20

April 19, 2018 4:30 – 5:20

April 20, 2018 10:00 – 10:50

CST exams will be held in 107 Kedzie Hall.

Students who score below 70 percent are allowed to retake the test up to two more times. However, students can only take the test once per week.

To assist students in their preparation for the CST a practice exam and video tutorial are available in the "Course Content" section of KSU Online once students have registered for the CST. We also suggest the following tips, links and resources: